@rallabrador· Republican · ID· Aug 15, 2026
The Supreme Court made clear that abortion policy belongs to the people and their elected representatives, not a single federal judge.
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250 years ago · 1776
“The hour is fast approaching, on which the honor and success of this army and the safety of our bleeding country depend. Remember officers and soldiers that you are free men,…”
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174 years ago · 1852
“To the Senate of the United States: I transmit to the Senate, for its consideration with a view to ratification, a convention between the United States and Belgium for regulating…”
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163 years ago · 1863
“The job was a great national one, and let none be banned who bore an honourable part in it.”
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@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Aug 15, 2026
We’re thrilled that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to deliver major investments to Virginia, improving our transportation infrastructure, boosting our Commonwealth’s economy, and creating good-paying jobs.
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Aug 15, 2026
This is not leadership—this is sabotage of public health. And it must end, immediately.
@teresalegerfernandez· Democratic · NM· Aug 15, 2026
With over 4.2 million Latinos in the early voting states, Latinos will not (just) be talked about.
@mikebraun· Republican · IN· Aug 15, 2026
I have mobilized state and local resources, declared a Statewide Disaster Emergency and deployed the Indiana National Guard.
